Ride Listing Below Last Updated: 10-30 17:45 DCF
1 Oct Sun Columbia - Cahokia Loop - 37 mi
Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 1.9 miles, right at Veterans Pkwy (@ McDonalds) for two blocks,
left into the Schnuck's lot.Leader parks on eastern end, drives blue Subaru. Meet at 9:00 a.m., leave @ 9:30.
This mostly flat ride goes to the Holy Family Church in Cahokia through East Carondelet on flat, quiet roads. PLEASE BRING A SNACK FOR THE REST STOP.
We will have one big climb up to Triple Lakes road from Old Hwy 3 but after that milder rollers apply.
There is a shorter option of approximately 32 miles.
Coordinator: Laura Gerren, cell: 314-258-5232.
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2 Oct Mon Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Bb and 4Bc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. (Note new start time for Oct. and Nov.) from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County.
Ride cancelled if raining at ride start time.
Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance.
Options for 25 - 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Larry Essmann, cell: 314-348-0388.
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2 Oct Mon Mueller Rd. Soccer Fields to visit 2 Yacht Clubs (2Aa)
Meet at 9:30 a.m., leave at 10:00 from the Muellar Soccer Fields for a flat (17 mile) ride to see yachts and river from two Yacht Clubs
(St. Louis Yacht Club and the Lake Center Marina) Neither Yacht Club will have a restaurant open on Monday. We can eat at New Town on the way back or
drive to Sugar Fire after we return to cars. Directions: from I-270, take MO. Hwy 370 west into St. Charles County, right at Elm Street-New Town exit,
north on New Town Road for 0.5 mile, right on Mueller Rd. for 0.4 mile to soccer fields on the right.
Coordinators: Billie and Alan, home: 314-291-7860, cell: 314-682-8344.
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3 Oct Tue Lewis & Clark Boathouse - St. Peters - O'Fallon - St. Peters (4Ab-4Ac)
Depart at 8:30 a.m. (Note the new start time!) from the Lewis & Clark Boathouse in St. Charles for a flat ride to St. Peters.
Directions: I-70 west into St. Charles County, exit 5th Street north for 0.2 mile, then right on Boone's Lick Road for 0.5 mile to the Boathouse parking area.
Note there are no rest rooms available at the Boathouse parking area. Rest rooms are available at the Tourism Center which is located at the intersection
of S. Riverside Drive and First Capitol Drive, approximately 0.5 mile from the Boathouse parking area. Options for 30, 38, 41, or 49 miles.
Rest/Food Stop in St. Peters. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, home: 636-532-1398, cell: 314-541-5510.
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5 Oct Thur Waterloo - G Rd - Renault - V V Rd - Ames Rd - Faust Rd - Red Bud - LL Rd & Hwy 156 (4Cb and 4Cc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Wal-Mart parking lot in Waterloo, Illinois for a 50-mile ride to Red Bud, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the
JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for 9.5 miles, right at Hwy HH for 0.1 mile, left into the Wal-Mart parking lot. Rest/Food Stop in Red Bud, Illinois.
Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, home: 636-532-1398, cell: 314-541-5510.
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5 Oct Thur Tower Grove Park to Stacy Park
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from Kingshighway entrance to Tower Grove Park. Ride thru Forest Park and shady residential streets of UCity and Olivette,
Approx. 26 miles. Lunch on The Hill at Milo’s Tavern and Bocci Club. Directions: East on I-64 or I-44 to Kingshighway.
South on Kingshighway to park entrance on the left. Coordinator: Claudia Spener, cell: 636-497-2563.
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5 Oct Thur Trinity Lutheran School to Portage Des Sioux (3Aa and 3Ab)
Meet at 9:30 a.m., depart at 10:00 from Trinity Lutheran School parking lot at 4689 N. Hwy 94 for a flat 24 mile ride to Portage Des Sioux.
Directions: From MO. Hwy 370 westbound, take Exit 7 to N. 3rd St. (Hwy 94) . Take left at bottom of exit ramp. Trinity School is about one mile after Hwy. 94
does a sharp left at Hwy. H. Coordinators: Billie and Alan, home: 314-291-7860, cell: 341-682-8344.
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9 Oct Mon Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Bb and 4Bc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County.
Ride cancelled if raining at ride start time.
Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance.
Options for 25 - 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Harold Wisely, cell: 314-550-0042.
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9 Oct Mon Riverwoods Park to New Town (2Aa)
Meet at 8:30 a.m., depart 9:00. Ride starts from Riverwoods Park, follows the Greenway Bike Path, continues over the 370 Bridge in the cycle lane to
De Sable Park and through neighborhoods for a 17 mile ride to New Town and back. Directions: On St. Charles Rock Rd., go West toward the Missouri River till
you reach the Riverwoods Parking lot on your left. Ride coordinators: Billie and Alan, home: 314-291-7860, cell: 314-682-8344.
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10 Oct Tue RIDE CANCELLED Mueller Road Soccer Fields - Church Rd - Towerline Rd - Portage Des Sioux - Seeburger Rd (4Ab and 4Ac)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Mueller Road Soccer Fields for a flat ride to Portage Des Sioux. Directions: From I-270, take I-370 west into
St. Charles County, right at Elm Street / New Town exit, north on New Town Road for 0.5 mile, right on Mueller Road for 0.4 mile to the soccer fields on the right.
Options for 35, 36, 38, 40, 42, or 43 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Portage Des Sioux.
Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, home: 636-532-1398, cell: 314-541-5510.
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10 Oct Tue RIDE CANCELLED - Rescheduled for Thursday 10/12 MCT Trails Ride (3Aa and 3Ba)
11-12 Oct Wed/Thur RIDE CANCELLED St. Genevieve Two Day Ride (5Ab)
Motel reservations will be needed.
Arrive in Columbia, Il at 8:30 a.m. To leave at 9:00. Ride 50 miles from Columbia, IL (crossing on the Modoc ferry) to St. Genevieve,
returning the following day. Sound interesting? Check out "Trip Info" link for details.
Ride Coordinator: Faye Holdenried (fholdenried@hotmail.com), cell: 636-399-4604.
Trip Info
Cue Sheets - Out to Ste. Gen
Cue Sheet - Back to Columbia
12 Oct Thur Columbia - Cherry St - Smithton - Freeburg - Millstadt (4Cb and 4Cc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for
1.9 miles, right at Veterans Pkwy (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the MarketPlace. Options for 46, or 52 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Millstadt.
Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, home: 636-532-1398, cell: 314-541-5510.
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12 Oct Thur MCT Trails Ride (3Aa and 3Ba)
Meet at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:30 start from the Metro East Parks & Recreation Admin Building. Ride 30 - 40 miles on the outstanding MCT paved trail
network. Directions: From I-255, take the Horseshoe Lake Road exit (exit #26). East on Horseshoe Lake Road for 0.6 miles. Turn right on Freedom Drive,
and then turn left, at the tee, on United Dr. (unmarked) to the Metro East Park and Recreation parking lot, directly behind Culver's restaurant.
From I-70 east, exit at IL Route 157 (exit #11- Collinsville). North on Rt. 157 for 0.5 miles. Left on United Drive (the road just before Culver's),
then a right into the Metro East Park and Recreation parking lot.
Coordinator: Claudia Spener, home: 314-862-7851, cell: 636-497-2563.
15 Oct Sun - Lafayette Park to Collinsville Culvers
Meet at Lafayette Park at 9:00 a.m. for 9:30 start. Directions: East on I-64 (hwy 40) to Jefferson exit. Right (south) for 0.6 mi to Park Ave
Left on Park to Mississippi. Meet at intersection beside Lafayette Park. Ride along St. Louis Riverfront crossing Mississippi River on McKinley Bridge
thru Wilson Park in Granite City to Culvers on Schoolhouse Trail for lunch. Approx. 30 mostly flat miles on streets and trails.
Coordinator: Claudia Spener, Cell: 636-497-2563.
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16 Oct Mon Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Bb and 4Bc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County.
Ride cancelled if raining at ride start time.
Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance.
Options for 25 - 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Harold Wisely, cell: 314-550-0042.
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17 Oct Tue
End of Season Ride and Potluck Kirkwood to Jefferson Barracks Loop (3Ba and 3Bb)
Sign in at 8:30 a.m. for a 9:00 start at the Kirkwood Community Center. This ride (29 - 30 miles with longer option) will take you thru Webster,
River Des Peres, Carondelet Park, pass through historic Jefferson Barracks, Grants trail and back to Kirkwood for an end of
season potluck lunch in Kirkwood Park at Lion's Pavilion, across the creek and up from our parking area. Please bring a food item
to share and your own beverage. Alcohol is permitted but no hard liquor or glass containers. The pavilion is covered so the
potluck will be held rain or shine at approximately 12:30 pm. RENEW YOUR 2018 MEMBERSHIP ($10.00) AND SAVE MAILING AND POSTAGE!
Directions: I-270 to Manchester Road. East on Manchester for about 2 miles to Geyer Road, south on Geyer for 1/2 mile to Kirkwood Park/Community Center.
Park behind the pool. Ride Coordinators: Larry Essmann, cell:314-348-0388, and Wayne Marsh, home: 636-532-1398, cell: 314-541-5510.
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17 Oct Tue Kirkwood Community Center - Grant’s Trail - to Kirkwood Community Center (2Ba and 2Bb)
This short easy 20 mile route includes an out and back on Grant's Trail.
See details and directions in the above notice for the "End of Season Ride and Potluck."
Meet at 9:00 a.m. for 9:15 departure from Kirkwood Community Center for this short route.
Ride Coordinator: Billie Teneau, home: 314-291-7860, cell: 314-682-8344.
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19 Oct Thur Columbia – D Rd – Maeystown – Bushy Prairie Rd – Waterloo (4Db and 4Dc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for
1.9 miles, right at Veterans Pkwy (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the MarketPlace. Options for 40, 45, 46, 47, 52, or 54 miles.
Rest/Food Stop in Waterloo. Coordinator: Harold Wisely, cell 314-550-0042.
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19 Oct Thur Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex - Monarch Levee Ride (3Aa and 3Ab)
Meet at the Chesterfield athletic fields at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:30 departure. Ride the Monarch Levee Bike Trail to Centaur
Road then out into West County and Wildwood. Directions: West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to Exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd.). Up exit ramp to traffic
circle then make a hard right onto the North Service Rd. Go 0.1 mi and turn left on road leading to athletic fields and parking.
Options for 26, 32, 37 or 43 miles. Lunch in Chesterfield flats after ride.
Coordinator: Larry Essmann, cell: 314-348-0388.
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20 Oct Fri Lewis & Clark Boathouse – Grafton – 3 Ferries (4Cb and 4Cc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Lewis & Clark Boathouse in St. Charles for a “3 Ferries Ride” to Grafton and back.
Directions: I-70 west into St. Charles County, exit 5th Street north for 0.2 mile, then right on Boone's Lick Road for 0.5 mile to the Boathouse parking area.
Note there are no rest rooms available at the Boathouse parking area. Rest rooms are available at the Tourism Center which is located at the intersection
of S. Riverside Drive and First Capitol Drive, approximately 0.5 mile from the Boathouse parking area. We’ll get over the hills before lunch.
This will be a 45 mile ride. Bring $8 for the ferries. Rest/Food Stop in Grafton, IL.
Coordinators: Joe & Sharon Kruchowski, home: 314-846-2910, cell: 314-766-0646.
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22 Oct Sun RIDE CANCELLED Fall Colors Ride - Rescheduled for Friday, Nov. 3rd
23 Oct Mon Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Bb and 4Bc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County.
Ride cancelled if raining at ride start time.
Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance.
Options for 25 - 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, cell: 314-541-5510.
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24 Oct Tue RIDE CANCELLED St. Peters - Lake St. Louis - Hawk Ridge Trail (4Cb and 4Cc)
Ride Cancelled due to WIND forecasted.
24 Oct Tue Here We Go Loop de Loo.
Meet at 9:00 a.m. Depart at 9:30. From Tower Grove Park ride to Bellerive Park, Carondelet Park , Maplewood, and Forest Park. Some hills, 32-miles.
Directions: East on I-64 or I-44 to Kingshighway. South on Kingshighway to park entrance on left.
Coordinator: Claudia Spener, cell: 636-497-2563.
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26 Oct Thur Columbia - Cherry St - Concordia Church Rd - Boyd Rd - Smithton - Knab Rd & Gall Rd or Hill Castle Rd (4Cb and 4Cc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the MarketPlace in Columbia, Illinois. Directions: I-270/255 SE across the JB Bridge, exit Columbia/Hwy 3 south for
1.9 miles, right at Veterans Pkwy (@ McDonalds) for two blocks, left into the MarketPlace. Options for 45 or 48 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Smithton.
Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, home: 636-532-1398, cell: 314-541-5510.
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26 Oct Thur MCT Trails Ride (3Aa and 3Ba)
Meet at 9:00 a.m. for a 9:30 start from the Metro East Parks & Recreation Admin Building. Ride 30 - 40 miles on the outstanding MCT paved
trail network. Directions: From I-255, take the Horseshoe Lake Road exit (exit #26). East on Horseshoe Lake Road for 0.6 miles. Turn right on Freedom
Drive, and then turn left, at the tee, on United Dr. (unmarked) to the Metro East Park and Recreation parking lot, directly behind Culver's restaurant.
From I-70 east, exit at IL Route 157 (exit #11- Collinsville). North on Rt. 157 for 0.5 miles. Left on United Drive (the road just before Culver's),
then a right into the Metro East Park and Recreation parking lot.
Coordinators: Dotty Menetre 314-578-0431 ;Joanie Fromme 314-560-7536; Faye holdenried 636-398-4604; Vicki McAmis 636-399-2637
and Sharon Friedrich 314-435-9491. No Cue Sheet required.
29 Oct Sun NEW RIDE - Chesterfield Athletic Fields to Defiance or Augusta via Katy Trail (3Aa)
20 miles (Defiance) or 35.4 miles (Augusta) total. Meet at the Chesterfield Athletic fields at 9:15 a.m. for a 9:30 departure.
Ride the Monarch levee to the new bridge crossing the Missouri River and west onto the Katy Trail. This section of the trail is pretty protected from the winds.
Bring your hybrid or mountain bike. Directions: West on I-64 (Hwy 40) to exit #14 (Spirit of St. Louis Blvd). Up exit ramp to traffic circle then make
a hard right onto the North Service Road. Go .1 mi and turn left on road leading to athletic fields and parking. Lunch at Trail Smokehouse in Defiance.
Coordinator: Faye Holdenried, cell: 636-399-4604. No cue sheet necessary.
30 Oct Mon Creve Coeur Lake to New Town and Beyond (3Bb and 4Bc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from Sailboat Cove at Creve Coeur Lake for a mostly flat ride to New Town and beyond in St. Charles County.
Ride cancelled if raining at ride start time.
Directions: From I-270, exit at Dorsett Rd. West 1.5 miles to Marine Ave. Right (north) on Marine for about 1.3 miles to Sailboat Cove entrance.
Options for 25 - 45 miles. Rest/Food Stop in New town. Coordinator: Harold Wisely, cell: 314-550-0042.
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31 Oct Tue RIDE CANCELLED Lake St. Louis/Hwy 40 - New Melle - Wright City - Wentzville (4Cb and 4Cc)
Depart at 9:30 a.m. from the Schnuck's parking lot at Lake St. Louis Blvd. and Hwy 40. Options for 36, 44, or 48 miles. Rest/Food Stop in Wentzville.
Coordinator: Wayne Marsh, home: 636-532-1398, cell: 314-541-5510.
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